18 min read Digital 52: Global Coworking Stories

Digital 52 3️⃣4️⃣ - 21 years of coworking and positive community impact: from Schraubenfabrik to coworking Rochuspark.

Today's story will transport us to Vienna, the captivating capital of Austria. What awaits us there? None other than one of Europe's pioneering coworking spaces, which has persevered and evolved in various iterations over the past 21 years.
Coworking Rochuspark, Coworking Vienna, Coworkies, Coworking Book

Today's story will transport us to Vienna, the captivating capital of Austria. What awaits us there? None other than one of Europe's pioneering coworking spaces, which has persevered and evolved in various iterations over the past 21 years.

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Their Tags in the book
How to start - Sustainability - Wellness and Wellbeing

Read the full story of Coworking Rochuspark on page 204 of “Around The World in 250 Coworking Spaces”.

Each person embarks on the journey of starting a coworking space for their own unique reasons. Some are motivated by the opportunity to solve problems through the coworking model, while others are driven by a desire to foster new ways of bringing people together in the workplace. Coworking Rochuspark is precisely such a story. As the title suggests, the tale you are about to delve into spans over 20 years of insights and experiences. It is a story that actually pioneered the concept of shared workspaces on the European continent. Starting from its humble beginnings, it has evolved into a new form, but at its core, it remains an inherently human story. It revolves around creating value for individuals, fostering a sense of community, and, above all, fueling a deep passion. Are you prepared to meet one of Europe's most iconic coworking communities? Then let us proceed and discover more!

➡️ A little refresher

Who’s behind the featured space?

Meet Michael Poell, Founder of Coworking Rochuspark.

If there is one thing you need to know about Michael (Mike), it is that he is community. His passion for bringing people together is contagious. We were fortunate enough to organize our Viennese book launch with him (and thanks to him) at Coworking Rochuspark and the night we experienced was one we will remember forever.
But, when we asked Mike why he got into coworking in the first place, he told us: “I had the experience of working in a small room and I missed being together with other people. so I started coworking, working, living, celebrating, sharing knowledge with others, and helping each other. “

➡️ Key Figures

  • Opening year: 2002 for Schraubenfabrik, 2007 for Coworking Rochuspark
  • Size when they started: 1,000 sqm
  • Size today: 1,000 sqm

➡️ A little tour around Coworking Rochuspark

➡️ Behind-the-scenes

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